T -- Jacket 547-244, Occupational Specialties Booklet

This contract involves the production of 200,085 copies of the Occupational Specialties Booklet, identified as Jacket 547-244. The booklets will be 8.5 x 11 inches, saddle stitched, with a total of 12 text pages plus a cover. Both the text and cover will use 80 lb. white litho coated paper, printed using a 4-color process and will include spot UV coating on both the covers and some text areas. Additionally, approximately 8,000 one-sided cards measuring 5.5 x 3.5 inches will be printed in black ink on 110 lb. white index stock and inserted individually into shrink film wrapped packages. The entire order requires bulk delivery with nationwide distribution by May 20, 2003, and the quality standard is designated as Level II. Bidders are instructed to immediately fax their bid requests on their company letterhead citing the jacket number and must include company name, address, phone and fax numbers, and, if available, the GPO Contractor's Code. Only one bid request per letter is permitted, and separate letters are required for different jacket or program requests. Although the bid specifications have not yet been issued, they will be sent via fax once requested. It is emphasized that actual bid specifications are necessary to prepare a bid, as the information provided in the notice is insufficient for this purpose.